Beginning the Craig's Retirement Trip
21 de dezembro de 2017, Índia ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
EWR United Lounge with Craig
Getting settled in - United Flight
21 de dezembro de 2017, Índia ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
Craig getting ready for our 14 hr flight to New Delhi, India
Congratulatory Retirment Toast
22 de dezembro de 2017, Índia ⋅ 🌫 14 °C
New Delhi, India JW Marriott - outdoor bar
First Stop - New Delhi, India
22 de dezembro de 2017, Índia ⋅ 🌫 21 °C
Spent the first night on the beginning leg of Craig’s Retirement trip!
Making Traditional Prayer Flags
23 de dezembro de 2017, Butão
First day in Bhutan
23 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
First stop- Paro Amazing views and lodge at the Amankora
Arriving in Bumthang
24 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ 🌙 -1 °C
After our flight from Paro, we saw the glorious Himalayas with snow capped peaks and arrived in Bumthang with crystal clear blue skies.
Amazing Bumthang
24 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Checked into Amankora Bumthang after an early flight with majestic views of the Himalayan mountains.
Christmas Eve in Bhutan
24 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Christmas Eve 2017
24 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Every Christmas with Craig has been special. This Christmas has been amazing. It started with a nice breakfast followed by a hike to Burning Lake and a walk to a local nunnery.
Departing Gangtey to Punakha
29 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
Craig and I had an amazing time in Gangtey. The valley was magical, scenic trails, and the regal Black Necked Cranes. We had our breakfast and got in our SUV for Punakha. The roads were more completeLeia mais
Lunch in Punakha
29 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
After arriving at the lodge we had lunch. I had an amazing yellow tail sashimi with fermented lychee! yum! Craig had a nice pizza with seasonal ingredients. After lunch we prepared for our 1st hike ofLeia mais
Khamsum Chorten Hike
29 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Immediately after lunch, Craig and I gathered our gear, took a 20min car ride to a suspension bridge at the base of this hike. The bridge area was the rafting starting point. After crossing theLeia mais
Day of the bike ride
30 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ ⛅ -1 °C
It was bright sunny morning. After breakfast we visited the local Market. Bustling with locals and nomads buying and trading goods. Following the market we went to the momentary down the road where weLeia mais
New Year's Eve!
31 de dezembro de 2017, Butão ⋅ ☀️ -3 °C
After breakfast we started our hike up to Cat’s Ridge. It wasn’t easy as some of the climbs were very steep. After an hourlong ur we reached the top and there was an old local temple. TheLeia mais
Enroute to Thimphu and our first day
1 de janeiro de 2018, Butão ⋅ ⛅ -7 °C
It was sad to leave Punakha. We headed onto the highway for a 3 hour ride that took us a spectacular pass - many snow capped mountains were in sight. We then arrived in Thimphu and had lunch followedLeia mais
Our 2nd day in Thimpu
2 de janeiro de 2018, Butão ⋅ ☀️ -3 °C
We had breakfast at our usual time. Followed by a group of schools children singing a traditional song to welcome the new year and the winter solstice. Craig and I then proceeded to a nice hike up theLeia mais
Last day in Thimphu
3 de janeiro de 2018, Butão ⋅ ☀️ -4 °C
Having a leisurely breakfast. We packed early this morning and will be going on a short hike.
The Buddha that looks over Thimphu
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After a short drive we were welcomed by many steep steps that led to the largest Buddha in the world! Project started in 2007 and they are almost complete. This site has glorious views of the valleyLeia mais
Back in Paro
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